- Senator Rand Paul from Kentucky will lead the confirmation hearing for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) nominee selected by former President Donald Trump.
- The nominee, Senator Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma, has previously referred to Rand Paul as a “snake.”
- The hearing is expected to be tense due to the existing chilly relationship between Rand Paul and Markwayne Mullin.
- Rand Paul serves as the chair of the Senate Homeland Security panel, which will oversee the confirmation process.
- The strained relations between the two senators could potentially impact the proceedings of the hearing.
- The confirmation hearing is scheduled to take place next week, where these interpersonal dynamics may become apparent.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/rand-paul-oversee-confirmation-hearing-trumps-dhs-pick-who-once-blasted-him-snake)
